University of La Frontera: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1692 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #84 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1 of 3 | In Temuco |
| #636 of 1,049 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ufro.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* The University of La Frontera is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
University of La Frontera has published 13,016 scientific papers with 206,281 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
University of La Frontera majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 26 | 27 |
| 1993 | 38 | 45 |
| 1994 | 38 | 37 |
| 1995 | 28 | 60 |
| 1996 | 46 | 92 |
| 1997 | 49 | 71 |
| 1998 | 49 | 75 |
| 1999 | 51 | 129 |
| 2000 | 68 | 175 |
| 2001 | 67 | 242 |
| 2002 | 91 | 322 |
| 2003 | 110 | 343 |
| 2004 | 104 | 512 |
| 2005 | 142 | 626 |
| 2006 | 170 | 937 |
| 2007 | 184 | 1033 |
| 2008 | 254 | 1341 |
| 2009 | 259 | 1605 |
| 2010 | 308 | 2076 |
| 2011 | 417 | 2570 |
| 2012 | 425 | 3168 |
| 2013 | 457 | 4054 |
| 2014 | 566 | 4981 |
| 2015 | 712 | 6266 |
| 2016 | 626 | 6865 |
| 2017 | 672 | 8549 |
| 2018 | 797 | 10776 |
| 2019 | 851 | 13559 |
| 2020 | 1009 | 19237 |
| 2021 | 1112 | 24421 |
| 2022 | 1064 | 26915 |
| 2023 | 1175 | 30643 |
| 2024 | 893 | 31403 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of La Frontera gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | $3,000,000 CLP |
| Law | $3,500,000 CLP |
| Medicine | $4,500,000 CLP |
| Business Administration | $3,200,000 CLP |
| Education | $2,800,000 CLP |
The University of La Frontera has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Arts and Humanities, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civics, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Native American Studies, Natives Education, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Magister | Biotechnology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Epidemiology, Family Studies, Higher Education Teacher Training, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Surgery, Vocational Education |
| Doctorado | Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Educational Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Jean-Baptiste Dumas
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianpharmacistchemist
- Biography
-
Jean Baptiste André Dumas was a French chemist, best known for his works on organic analysis and synthesis, as well as the determination of atomic weights (relative atomic masses) and molecular weights by measuring vapor densities. He also developed a method for the analysis of nitrogen in compounds.
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Francisco Ortega
- Enrolled in the University of La Frontera
- 1992-1993 studied journalism
- Occupations
- writerjournalistscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Francisco Ortega is a Chilean journalist, novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, podcaster and editor.
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Carmen Gloria Aravena
- Occupations
- agricultural engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Carmen Gloria Aravena Acuña is a Chilean politician who serves as a member of the Senate of Chile. She is a member of the Republican Party since 2023.
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Natividad Llanquileo
- Enrolled in the University of La Frontera
- Graduated with certification course in human rights, public policy, and interculturalism
- Occupations
- indigenous leader of the Americaspoliticianhuman rights activistlawyer
- Biography
-
Natividad Llanquileo Pilquimán is a Mapuche lawyer and human rights activist. Llanquileo was noted for her role as a spokesperson during the 2010 Mapuche hunger strike. She was a member of the Constitutional Convention during its existence from 2021 to 2022.
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Andrea Parra
- Occupations
- nursepolitician
- Biography
-
Irle Andrea Parra Sauterel is a Chilean nurse and politician of the Party for Democracy (PPD). She has served as councilor of the municipality of Angol, governor of Malleco Province, and in March 2018 became the first woman to represent her region in the Chamber of Deputies for District 22.
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Gloria Dünkler
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Gloria Dünkler is a Chilean writer, and winner of the 2016 Pablo Neruda Award. She is best known for her poetry, although she also collects folktales.
University of La Frontera faculties and divisions
| Campus : Malleco | Administration, Education, Primary Education |
|---|---|
| Campus : Pucon | Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Nursing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Agronomy and Forestry | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Forestry, Natural Resources |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Education, Social Sciences and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Civics, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Geography, History, Journalism, Literature, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Psychology, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering and Science | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Law and Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Management |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Dietetics, Epidemiology, Gender Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Institute : Agro-industry | Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Food Technology, Molecular Biology, Soil Science |
| Institute : Computer Education | Computer Education, Educational Sciences, Information Technology |
| Institute : Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Local and Regional Development | Regional Planning |
| Institute : Native Studies | Native American Studies, Natives Education |
General information
| Alternative names | UFRO Universidad de La Frontera |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145 Casilla 54-D Temuco, Cautín Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 282,000 |